Did I just get robbed?!
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 230
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From: Salem, OR
No, I knew the guy and where he lived. Kept giving me the run around saying that he would give me my 200 bills back. Got tired of it after about a month and he got a small climes court summons in the mail. Didn't even have to go to court, he paid up and he got his junk rims back. OH, I guess I should say I was out 20 bills for the file fee at the time. I think it's like 50 now.
Small claims court for the most part is a joke. You take me there, you file a lawsuit, and then you win.
It's up to YOU to go to my place of work, give the HR department (or my boss) the papers from the court saying that my wages are going to be garnished for the amount you won.
Okay, so for the most part that sounds easy. However, if the person bounces around from job-to-job you have to go to EVERY job they have (until you get paid back in full) and give their management the paperwork so that their wages can be garnished.
And then let's say you have someone who own's their own business or is self-employeed? Well, good luck on collecting from them.
If it's an out-of-state matter it's even more pointless.
Bottom line is that the small claims court process can work, but if you get someone who is determined not to pay you, then you're just wasting your own time, resources and money.
Ask me how I know all of this.
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Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Robbm sucks
The one time I took someone to small claims, they had to pay by a certain date and if they didn't, a warrant was to be issued for their arrest. Do they not do that there?
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 6,502
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From: SW Ohio
You got lucky, trust me.
Small claims court for the most part is a joke. You take me there, you file a lawsuit, and then you win.
It's up to YOU to go to my place of work, give the HR department (or my boss) the papers from the court saying that my wages are going to be garnished for the amount you won.
Okay, so for the most part that sounds easy. However, if the person bounces around from job-to-job you have to go to EVERY job they have (until you get paid back in full) and give their management the paperwork so that their wages can be garnished.
And then let's say you have someone who own's their own business or is self-employeed? Well, good luck on collecting from them.
If it's an out-of-state matter it's even more pointless.
Bottom line is that the small claims court process can work, but if you get someone who is determined not to pay you, then you're just wasting your own time, resources and money.
Ask me how I know all of this.
Small claims court for the most part is a joke. You take me there, you file a lawsuit, and then you win.
It's up to YOU to go to my place of work, give the HR department (or my boss) the papers from the court saying that my wages are going to be garnished for the amount you won.
Okay, so for the most part that sounds easy. However, if the person bounces around from job-to-job you have to go to EVERY job they have (until you get paid back in full) and give their management the paperwork so that their wages can be garnished.
And then let's say you have someone who own's their own business or is self-employeed? Well, good luck on collecting from them.
If it's an out-of-state matter it's even more pointless.
Bottom line is that the small claims court process can work, but if you get someone who is determined not to pay you, then you're just wasting your own time, resources and money.
Ask me how I know all of this.
Oh yeah, I know what you mean. I know a few people that's been taken like that. I knew this guy from mountain bike racing back in the 80 and 90's. He didn't want any of his other friends to get wind of it. He shouldn't have lied to me and said the wheels were hand built with 14 gage Wheel Smith spokes. He was acting like he was late for a dinner with his girl, and I trusted him. Never again and he knows it. Not in that sport much anymore, got tired of the broken bones that go with it. Now lets get back to the OP point. Sorry for the high jack.
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Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 7,709
Likes: 7,850
From: New York
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Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 7,709
Likes: 7,850
From: New York
You got lucky, trust me.
Small claims court for the most part is a joke. You take me there, you file a lawsuit, and then you win.
It's up to YOU to go to my place of work, give the HR department (or my boss) the papers from the court saying that my wages are going to be garnished for the amount you won.
Okay, so for the most part that sounds easy. However, if the person bounces around from job-to-job you have to go to EVERY job they have (until you get paid back in full) and give their management the paperwork so that their wages can be garnished.
And then let's say you have someone who own's their own business or is self-employeed? Well, good luck on collecting from them.
If it's an out-of-state matter it's even more pointless.
Bottom line is that the small claims court process can work, but if you get someone who is determined not to pay you, then you're just wasting your own time, resources and money.
Ask me how I know all of this.
Small claims court for the most part is a joke. You take me there, you file a lawsuit, and then you win.
It's up to YOU to go to my place of work, give the HR department (or my boss) the papers from the court saying that my wages are going to be garnished for the amount you won.
Okay, so for the most part that sounds easy. However, if the person bounces around from job-to-job you have to go to EVERY job they have (until you get paid back in full) and give their management the paperwork so that their wages can be garnished.
And then let's say you have someone who own's their own business or is self-employeed? Well, good luck on collecting from them.
If it's an out-of-state matter it's even more pointless.
Bottom line is that the small claims court process can work, but if you get someone who is determined not to pay you, then you're just wasting your own time, resources and money.
Ask me how I know all of this.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,287
Likes: 592
From: USA
A shame you don't live closer. I just took a set off mine. Some rust on backside but can't be seen while on bike. I'd give them to you for nothing for your hassle
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Manassas, VA
This thread may be of interest to you. It has the real part #s for SEII slip-on mufflers for a '05 Sportster:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...rt-number.html
This PDF is for EPA compliant Sportster slip-on mufflers, for your '05. NOT the Screamin' Eagle II slip-ons. It contains the part #s you listed in your OP. It appears they are, indeed, non-factory slip-ons, just not the louder SEII version and, perhaps, were not listed in the Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts Catalog. I'm unclear about any performance difference. The SEII's might be better, but I'm biased, 'cause I think the SEII mufflers are the greatest:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/app-c...ts/-J02998.PDF
The guy didn't scam you. Best I can surmise, those slip-ons were only available for a year or so, then Harley went to the Screamin' Eagle Street Performance slip-ons, while eliminating the mufflers you bought off CL and the SEII.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...rt-number.html
This PDF is for EPA compliant Sportster slip-on mufflers, for your '05. NOT the Screamin' Eagle II slip-ons. It contains the part #s you listed in your OP. It appears they are, indeed, non-factory slip-ons, just not the louder SEII version and, perhaps, were not listed in the Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts Catalog. I'm unclear about any performance difference. The SEII's might be better, but I'm biased, 'cause I think the SEII mufflers are the greatest:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/app-c...ts/-J02998.PDF
The guy didn't scam you. Best I can surmise, those slip-ons were only available for a year or so, then Harley went to the Screamin' Eagle Street Performance slip-ons, while eliminating the mufflers you bought off CL and the SEII.
Last edited by HarleyScuba; Jun 3, 2016 at 06:47 PM. Reason: nunya